Airline News and Commentary

Air Canada to Eliminate 2nd Bag Fee and Build Fuel Surcharges Into Fare…Bravo!

Gotta love Air Canada: The airline announced that in response to lower fuel costs, they wil drop their 2nd bag fee (previously $25). And in another consumer-friendly announcement, they will build fuel surcharges into base fares, so that if you see a $159 flight, it actually costs $159 (rather than $159 plus $30 in fuel surcharges). I expect exactly zero other airlines to do the same, but we should give credit where it’s due. Well done.